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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.10, 96.73 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.10, 96.73 and 43.51 is: 60.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.10 : 96.73 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.10/96.73 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.10x = 96.73 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.10x = 4,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208.72/70.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.04

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