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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 97.31 and 44.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 97.31 and 44.30 is: 61.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 97.31 = 44.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/97.31 = 44.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 97.31 × 44.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 4,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310.47/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.11

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