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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.66, 97.50 and 41.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.66, 97.50 and 41.55 is: 57.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.66 : 97.50 = 41.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.66/97.50 = 41.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.66x = 97.50 × 41.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.66x = 4,051.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051.13/70.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.33

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