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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.90, 97.80 and 46.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.90, 97.80 and 46.34 is: 63.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.90 : 97.80 = 46.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.90/97.80 = 46.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.90x = 97.80 × 46.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.90x = 4,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532.05/70.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.92

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