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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 96.91 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 96.91 and 68.41 is: 94.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 96.91 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/96.91 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 96.91 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 6,629.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,629.56/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.26

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