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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 95.52 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 95.52 and 69.88 is: 95.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 95.52 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/95.52 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 95.52 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 6,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674.94/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.14

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