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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 97 and 62.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 97 and 62.08 is: 85.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 97 = 62.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/97 = 62.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 97 × 62.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 6,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,021.76/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.73

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