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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.73, 97.61 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.73, 97.61 and 46.16 is: 63.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.73 : 97.61 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.73/97.61 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.73x = 97.61 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.73x = 4,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505.68/70.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.70

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