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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 96.88 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 96.88 and 45.67 is: 63.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 96.88 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/96.88 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 96.88 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 4,424.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424.69/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.01

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