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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 96.80 and 63.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 96.80 and 63.32 is: 87.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 96.80 = 63.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/96.80 = 63.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 96.80 × 63.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 6,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,128.58/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.39

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