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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 97.84 and 41.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 97.84 and 41.81 is: 57.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 97.84 = 41.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/97.84 = 41.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 97.84 × 41.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 4,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090.34/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.67

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