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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 96.94 and 63.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 96.94 and 63.36 is: 87.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 96.94 = 63.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/96.94 = 63.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 96.94 × 63.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 6,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142.12/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.32

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