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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 97.42 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 97.42 and 46.04 is: 63.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 97.42 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/97.42 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 97.42 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 4,485.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485.22/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.58

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