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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 96.26 and 67.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 96.26 and 67.69 is: 92.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 96.26 = 67.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/96.26 = 67.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 96.26 × 67.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 6,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515.84/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.92

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