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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 96.93 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 96.93 and 62.10 is: 85.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 96.93 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/96.93 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 96.93 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 6,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,019.35/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.62

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