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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.25, 96.94 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.25, 96.94 and 38.74 is: 53.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.25 : 96.94 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.25/96.94 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.25x = 96.94 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.25x = 3,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755.01/70.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.46

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