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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 96.85 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 96.85 and 45.60 is: 62.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 96.85 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/96.85 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 96.85 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 4,416.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416.36/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.96

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