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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 97.59 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 97.59 and 44.82 is: 61.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 97.59 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/97.59 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 97.59 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 4,373.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373.98/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.87

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