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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 97.49 and 41.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 97.49 and 41.53 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 97.49 = 41.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/97.49 = 41.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 97.49 × 41.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 4,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048.99/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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