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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 97.62 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 97.62 and 44.84 is: 61.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 97.62 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/97.62 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 97.62 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 4,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377.28/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.86

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