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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 104.63 and 62.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 104.63 and 62.02 is: 92.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 104.63 = 62.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/104.63 = 62.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 104.63 × 62.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 6,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489.15/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.54

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