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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.68, 97.48 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.68, 97.48 and 46.13 is: 63.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.68 : 97.48 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.68/97.48 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.68x = 97.48 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.68x = 4,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496.15/70.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.61

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