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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.31, 106 and 62.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.31, 106 and 62.80 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.31 : 106 = 62.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.31/106 = 62.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.31x = 106 × 62.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.31x = 6,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,656.80/70.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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