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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.41, 97.14 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.41, 97.14 and 49.66 is: 68.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.41 : 97.14 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.41/97.14 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.41x = 97.14 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.41x = 4,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823.97/70.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.51

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