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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.44, 96.53 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.44, 96.53 and 69.48 is: 95.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.44 : 96.53 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.44/96.53 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.44x = 96.53 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.44x = 6,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,706.56/70.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.21

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