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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.21, 96.92 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.21, 96.92 and 46.92 is: 64.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.21 : 96.92 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.21/96.92 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.21x = 96.92 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.21x = 4,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547.49/70.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.77

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