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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.85, 97.79 and 49.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.85, 97.79 and 49.05 is: 67.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.85 : 97.79 = 49.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.85/97.79 = 49.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.85x = 97.79 × 49.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.85x = 4,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796.35/70.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.70

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