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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.27, 96.77 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.27, 96.77 and 61.04 is: 84.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.27 : 96.77 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.27/96.77 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.27x = 96.77 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.27x = 5,907.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,907.24/70.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.07

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