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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.37, 105.08 and 62.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.37, 105.08 and 62.27 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.37 : 105.08 = 62.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.37/105.08 = 62.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.37x = 105.08 × 62.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.37x = 6,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,542.49/70.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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