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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 97.50 and 46.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 97.50 and 46.12 is: 63.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 97.50 = 46.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/97.50 = 46.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 97.50 × 46.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 4,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496.70/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.60

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