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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 97.04 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 97.04 and 44.07 is: 60.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 97.04 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/97.04 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 97.04 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 4,276.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276.55/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.83

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