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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 97.85 and 44.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 97.85 and 44.68 is: 61.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 97.85 = 44.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/97.85 = 44.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 97.85 × 44.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 4,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371.94/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.65

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