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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 96.87 and 49.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 96.87 and 49.48 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 96.87 = 49.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/96.87 = 49.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 96.87 × 49.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 4,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793.13/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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