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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 96.79 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 96.79 and 44.22 is: 61.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 96.79 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/96.79 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 96.79 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 4,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280.05/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.02

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