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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.83, 97.64 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.83, 97.64 and 44.91 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.83 : 97.64 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.83/97.64 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.83x = 97.64 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.83x = 4,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384.79/70.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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