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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 97.67 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 97.67 and 46.23 is: 63.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 97.67 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/97.67 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 97.67 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 4,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515.28/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.81

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