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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.05, 96.54 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.05, 96.54 and 68.07 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.05 : 96.54 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.05/96.54 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.05x = 96.54 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.05x = 6,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571.97/70.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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