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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 96.94 and 48.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 96.94 and 48.43 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 96.94 = 48.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/96.94 = 48.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 96.94 × 48.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 4,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694.80/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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