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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 97.80 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 97.80 and 46.37 is: 63.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 97.80 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/97.80 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 97.80 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 4,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534.50/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.97

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