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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.20, 96.86 and 49.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.20, 96.86 and 49.43 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.20 : 96.86 = 49.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.20/96.86 = 49.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.20x = 96.86 × 49.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.20x = 4,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788.16/70.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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