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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 97.48 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 97.48 and 44.08 is: 60.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 97.48 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/97.48 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 97.48 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 4,296.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296.43/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.81

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