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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.19, 96.75 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.19, 96.75 and 46.83 is: 64.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.19 : 96.75 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.19/96.75 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.19x = 96.75 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.19x = 4,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530.80/70.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.55

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