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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 96.96 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 96.96 and 44.04 is: 60.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 96.96 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/96.96 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 96.96 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 4,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270.12/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.74

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