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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 96.75 and 49.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 96.75 and 49.47 is: 68.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 96.75 = 49.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/96.75 = 49.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 96.75 × 49.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 4,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786.22/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.17

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