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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 104.84 and 62.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 104.84 and 62.12 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 104.84 = 62.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/104.84 = 62.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 104.84 × 62.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 6,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512.66/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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