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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.71, 97.59 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.71, 97.59 and 45.83 is: 63.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.71 : 97.59 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.71/97.59 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.71x = 97.59 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.71x = 4,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472.06/70.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.25

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