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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 96.48 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 96.48 and 68.04 is: 93.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 96.48 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/96.48 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 96.48 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 6,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564.50/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.75

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