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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 96.71 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 96.71 and 49.46 is: 68.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 96.71 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/96.71 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 96.71 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 4,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782.55/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.17

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