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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 104.98 and 62.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 104.98 and 62.88 is: 94.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 104.98 = 62.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/104.98 = 62.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 104.98 × 62.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 6,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601.77/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.07

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