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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.78, 97.66 and 41.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.78, 97.66 and 41.66 is: 57.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.78 : 97.66 = 41.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.78/97.66 = 41.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.78x = 97.66 × 41.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.78x = 4,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068.52/70.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.48

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