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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 96.60 and 67.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 96.60 and 67.30 is: 92.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 96.60 = 67.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/96.60 = 67.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 96.60 × 67.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 6,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501.18/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.64

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