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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 96.68 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 96.68 and 63.27 is: 87.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 96.68 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/96.68 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 96.68 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 6,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,117.34/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.25

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