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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.23, 96.94 and 62.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.23, 96.94 and 62.94 is: 86.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.23 : 96.94 = 62.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.23/96.94 = 62.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.23x = 96.94 × 62.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.23x = 6,101.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101.40/70.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.88

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