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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.72, 97.61 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.72, 97.61 and 45.83 is: 63.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.72 : 97.61 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.72/97.61 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.72x = 97.61 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.72x = 4,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473.48/70.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.25

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