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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.27, 96.94 and 44.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.27, 96.94 and 44.38 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.27 : 96.94 = 44.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.27/96.94 = 44.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.27x = 96.94 × 44.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.27x = 4,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302.20/70.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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