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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.27, 104.61 and 67.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.27, 104.61 and 67.48 is: 100.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.27 : 104.61 = 67.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.27/104.61 = 67.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.27x = 104.61 × 67.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.27x = 7,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059.08/70.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.46

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