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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 97.55 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 97.55 and 43.06 is: 59.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 97.55 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/97.55 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 97.55 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 4,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200.50/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.41

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