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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.40, 96.83 and 67.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.40, 96.83 and 67.56 is: 92.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.40 : 96.83 = 67.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.40/96.83 = 67.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.40x = 96.83 × 67.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.40x = 6,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541.50/70.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.93

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