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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.20, 96.92 and 48.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.20, 96.92 and 48.11 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.20 : 96.92 = 48.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.20/96.92 = 48.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.20x = 96.92 × 48.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.20x = 4,662.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662.10/70.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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