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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 104.74 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 104.74 and 61.76 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 104.74 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/104.74 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 104.74 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 6,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,468.74/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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