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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 97.02 and 48.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 97.02 and 48.53 is: 66.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 97.02 = 48.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/97.02 = 48.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 97.02 × 48.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 4,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707.90/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.92

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