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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.99, 97.96 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.99, 97.96 and 46.43 is: 64.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.99 : 97.96 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.99/97.96 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.99x = 97.96 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.99x = 4,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548.28/70.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.07

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