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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 97.40 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 97.40 and 44.70 is: 61.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 97.40 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/97.40 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 97.40 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 4,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353.78/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.70

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