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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.49, 97.32 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.49, 97.32 and 45.61 is: 62.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.49 : 97.32 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.49/97.32 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.49x = 97.32 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.49x = 4,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438.77/70.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.97

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