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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.36, 97.16 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.36, 97.16 and 44.52 is: 61.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.36 : 97.16 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.36/97.16 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.36x = 97.16 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.36x = 4,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325.56/70.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.48

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