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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.39, 97.64 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.39, 97.64 and 68.50 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.39 : 97.64 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.39/97.64 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.39x = 97.64 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.39x = 6,688.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,688.34/70.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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