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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 96.71 and 42.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 96.71 and 42.44 is: 58.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 96.71 = 42.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/96.71 = 42.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 96.71 × 42.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 4,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104.72/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.54

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