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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.39, 97.16 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.39, 97.16 and 67.13 is: 92.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.39 : 97.16 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.39/97.16 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.39x = 97.16 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.39x = 6,522.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522.35/70.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.66

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