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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.61, 97.43 and 41.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.61, 97.43 and 41.49 is: 57.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.61 : 97.43 = 41.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.61/97.43 = 41.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.61x = 97.43 × 41.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.61x = 4,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042.16/70.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.25

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