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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.21, 96.87 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.21, 96.87 and 44.34 is: 61.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.21 : 96.87 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.21/96.87 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.21x = 96.87 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.21x = 4,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295.22/70.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.18

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