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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.21, 96.88 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.21, 96.88 and 45.64 is: 62.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.21 : 96.88 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.21/96.88 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.21x = 96.88 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.21x = 4,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421.60/70.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.98

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