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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.95, 97.91 and 41.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.95, 97.91 and 41.83 is: 57.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.95 : 97.91 = 41.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.95/97.91 = 41.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.95x = 97.91 × 41.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.95x = 4,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095.58/70.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.72

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