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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 96.89 and 41.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 96.89 and 41.82 is: 57.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 96.89 = 41.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/96.89 = 41.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 96.89 × 41.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 4,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052.12/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.71

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