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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.93, 97.85 and 41.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.93, 97.85 and 41.81 is: 57.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.93 : 97.85 = 41.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.93/97.85 = 41.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.93x = 97.85 × 41.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.93x = 4,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091.11/70.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.68

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