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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.86, 97.98 and 49.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.86, 97.98 and 49.20 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.86 : 97.98 = 49.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.86/97.98 = 49.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.86x = 97.98 × 49.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.86x = 4,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820.62/70.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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