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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.19, 96.83 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.19, 96.83 and 49.46 is: 68.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.19 : 96.83 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.19/96.83 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.19x = 96.83 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.19x = 4,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789.21/70.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.23

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