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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.39, 96.98 and 48.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.39, 96.98 and 48.52 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.39 : 96.98 = 48.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.39/96.98 = 48.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.39x = 96.98 × 48.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.39x = 4,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705.47/70.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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