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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 97.43 and 49.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 97.43 and 49.92 is: 68.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 97.43 = 49.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/97.43 = 49.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 97.43 × 49.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 4,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863.46/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.82

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