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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.20, 96.48 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.20, 96.48 and 63 is: 86.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.20 : 96.48 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.20/96.48 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.20x = 96.48 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.20x = 6,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078.24/70.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.58

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