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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 96.80 and 42.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 96.80 and 42.49 is: 58.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 96.80 = 42.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/96.80 = 42.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 96.80 × 42.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 4,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112.94/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.64

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