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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 97.94 and 43.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 97.94 and 43.31 is: 59.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 97.94 = 43.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/97.94 = 43.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 97.94 × 43.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 4,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241.81/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.80

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