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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 96.80 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 96.80 and 44.24 is: 61.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 96.80 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/96.80 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 96.80 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 4,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282.43/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.04

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