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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.19, 96.82 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.19, 96.82 and 45.62 is: 62.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.19 : 96.82 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.19/96.82 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.19x = 96.82 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.19x = 4,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416.93/70.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.93

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