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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 96.73 and 49.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 96.73 and 49.39 is: 68.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 96.73 = 49.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/96.73 = 49.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 96.73 × 49.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 4,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777.62/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.12

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