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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 97.26 and 49.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 97.26 and 49.83 is: 68.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 97.26 = 49.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/97.26 = 49.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 97.26 × 49.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 4,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846.47/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.69

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