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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.39, 97.10 and 44.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.39, 97.10 and 44.47 is: 61.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.39 : 97.10 = 44.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.39/97.10 = 44.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.39x = 97.10 × 44.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.39x = 4,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318.04/70.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.34

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