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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 96.84 and 67.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 96.84 and 67.64 is: 93.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 96.84 = 67.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/96.84 = 67.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 96.84 × 67.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 6,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,550.26/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.20

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