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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.50, 97.32 and 41.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.50, 97.32 and 41.39 is: 57.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.50 : 97.32 = 41.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.50/97.32 = 41.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.50x = 97.32 × 41.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.50x = 4,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027.59/70.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.13

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