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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 96.90 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 96.90 and 44.32 is: 61.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 96.90 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/96.90 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 96.90 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 4,294.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294.61/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.19

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