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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.42, 96.62 and 69.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.42, 96.62 and 69.73 is: 95.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.42 : 96.62 = 69.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.42/96.62 = 69.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.42x = 96.62 × 69.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.42x = 6,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737.66/70.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.68

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