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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 96.65 and 62.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 96.65 and 62.75 is: 86.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 96.65 = 62.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/96.65 = 62.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 96.65 × 62.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 6,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064.82/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.47

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