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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.20, 96.24 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.20, 96.24 and 69.48 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.20 : 96.24 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.20/96.24 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.20x = 96.24 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.20x = 6,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,686.76/70.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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