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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.17, 96.74 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.17, 96.74 and 49.44 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.17 : 96.74 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.17/96.74 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.17x = 96.74 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.17x = 4,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782.59/70.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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