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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.26, 96.87 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.26, 96.87 and 45.66 is: 62.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.26 : 96.87 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.26/96.87 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.26x = 96.87 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.26x = 4,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423.08/70.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.95

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