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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 104.88 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 104.88 and 62.16 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 104.88 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/104.88 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 104.88 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 6,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,519.34/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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