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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 96.92 and 61.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 96.92 and 61.64 is: 85.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 96.92 = 61.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/96.92 = 61.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 96.92 × 61.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 5,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,974.15/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.00

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