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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 104.84 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 104.84 and 62.52 is: 93.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 104.84 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/104.84 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 104.84 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 6,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554.28/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.35

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