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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 96.95 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 96.95 and 61.46 is: 84.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 96.95 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/96.95 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 96.95 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 5,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,958.55/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.98

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