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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 97.63 and 43.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 97.63 and 43.13 is: 59.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 97.63 = 43.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/97.63 = 43.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 97.63 × 43.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 4,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210.78/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.51

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