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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 104.97 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 104.97 and 60.68 is: 90.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 104.97 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/104.97 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 104.97 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 6,369.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,369.05/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.63

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