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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 96.27 and 62.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 96.27 and 62.19 is: 85.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 96.27 = 62.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/96.27 = 62.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 96.27 × 62.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 5,986.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,986.80/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.36

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