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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 105.38 and 62.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 105.38 and 62.62 is: 94.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 105.38 = 62.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/105.38 = 62.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 105.38 × 62.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 6,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598.90/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.10

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