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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 96.48 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 96.48 and 68.92 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 96.48 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/96.48 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 96.48 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 6,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,649.40/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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