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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 96.78 and 62.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 96.78 and 62.05 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 96.78 = 62.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/96.78 = 62.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 96.78 × 62.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 6,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005.20/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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