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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 96.91 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 96.91 and 41.11 is: 56.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 96.91 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/96.91 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 96.91 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 3,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983.97/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.74

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