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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 97.42 and 49.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 97.42 and 49.91 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 97.42 = 49.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/97.42 = 49.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 97.42 × 49.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 4,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861.62/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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