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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.98, 97.91 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.98, 97.91 and 46.44 is: 64.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.98 : 97.91 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.98/97.91 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.98x = 97.91 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.98x = 4,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546.88/70.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.06

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