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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.55, 97.35 and 41.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.55, 97.35 and 41.45 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.55 : 97.35 = 41.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.55/97.35 = 41.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.55x = 97.35 × 41.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.55x = 4,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035.16/70.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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