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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.31, 96.96 and 45.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.31, 96.96 and 45.75 is: 63.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.31 : 96.96 = 45.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.31/96.96 = 45.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.31x = 96.96 × 45.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.31x = 4,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435.92/70.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.10

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