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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 96.56 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 96.56 and 62 is: 85.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 96.56 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/96.56 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 96.56 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 5,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,986.72/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.33

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