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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.38, 97.20 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.38, 97.20 and 49.77 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.38 : 97.20 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.38/97.20 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.38x = 97.20 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.38x = 4,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837.64/70.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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