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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 97.09 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 97.09 and 45.47 is: 62.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 97.09 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/97.09 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 97.09 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 4,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414.81/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.77

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