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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.38, 97.15 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.38, 97.15 and 44.16 is: 60.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.38 : 97.15 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.38/97.15 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.38x = 97.15 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.38x = 4,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290.14/70.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.96

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