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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.96, 97.92 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.96, 97.92 and 45.04 is: 62.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.96 : 97.92 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.96/97.92 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.96x = 97.92 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.96x = 4,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410.32/70.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.15

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