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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 96.60 and 69.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 96.60 and 69.14 is: 95.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 96.60 = 69.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/96.60 = 69.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 96.60 × 69.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 6,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678.92/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.36

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