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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 103.96 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 103.96 and 70.28 is: 103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 103.96 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/103.96 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 103.96 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 7,306.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306.31/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.96

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