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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.95, 97.92 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.95, 97.92 and 46.37 is: 63.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.95 : 97.92 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.95/97.92 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.95x = 97.92 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.95x = 4,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539.83/70.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.99

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