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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.32, 97.05 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.32, 97.05 and 45.76 is: 63.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.32 : 97.05 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.32/97.05 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.32x = 97.05 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.32x = 4,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441.01/70.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.15

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