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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.33, 97.03 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.33, 97.03 and 45.43 is: 62.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.33 : 97.03 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.33/97.03 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.33x = 97.03 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.33x = 4,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408.07/70.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.68

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