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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.27, 96.93 and 67.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.27, 96.93 and 67.65 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.27 : 96.93 = 67.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.27/96.93 = 67.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.27x = 96.93 × 67.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.27x = 6,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557.31/70.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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