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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 96.79 and 42.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 96.79 and 42.49 is: 58.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 96.79 = 42.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/96.79 = 42.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 96.79 × 42.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 4,112.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112.61/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.66

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