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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.10, 96.75 and 41.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.10, 96.75 and 41.01 is: 56.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.10 : 96.75 = 41.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.10/96.75 = 41.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.10x = 96.75 × 41.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.10x = 3,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967.72/70.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.60

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