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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 105.07 and 62.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 105.07 and 62.84 is: 94.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 105.07 = 62.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/105.07 = 62.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 105.07 × 62.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 6,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602.07/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.10

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