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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 96.75 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 96.75 and 44.85 is: 61.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 96.75 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/96.75 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 96.75 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 4,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339.20/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.87

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