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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.68, 97.52 and 46.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.68, 97.52 and 46.12 is: 63.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.68 : 97.52 = 46.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.68/97.52 = 46.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.68x = 97.52 × 46.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.68x = 4,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497.62/70.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.63

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