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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 96.79 and 41.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 96.79 and 41.03 is: 56.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 96.79 = 41.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/96.79 = 41.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 96.79 × 41.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 3,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971.29/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.63

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