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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.17, 96.73 and 49.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.17, 96.73 and 49.47 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.17 : 96.73 = 49.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.17/96.73 = 49.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.17x = 96.73 × 49.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.17x = 4,785.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785.23/70.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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