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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 96.89 and 63.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 96.89 and 63.30 is: 87.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 96.89 = 63.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/96.89 = 63.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 96.89 × 63.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 6,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132.82/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.46

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