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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 104.84 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 104.84 and 61.16 is: 91.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 104.84 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/104.84 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 104.84 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 6,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,412.01/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.24

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