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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 96.66 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 96.66 and 67.84 is: 93.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 96.66 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/96.66 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 96.66 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 6,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557.41/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.44

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