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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 97.06 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 97.06 and 45.74 is: 63.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 97.06 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/97.06 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 97.06 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 4,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439.52/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.15

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