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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 97.41 and 48.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 97.41 and 48.72 is: 67.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 97.41 = 48.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/97.41 = 48.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 97.41 × 48.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 4,745.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745.82/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.23

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