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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 96.80 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 96.80 and 44.26 is: 61.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 96.80 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/96.80 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 96.80 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 4,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284.37/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.10

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