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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 97.09 and 62.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 97.09 and 62.15 is: 85.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 97.09 = 62.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/97.09 = 62.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 97.09 × 62.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 6,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033.50/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.77

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