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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.44, 96.58 and 69.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.44, 96.58 and 69.37 is: 95.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.44 : 96.58 = 69.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.44/96.58 = 69.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.44x = 96.58 × 69.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.44x = 6,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,699.75/70.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.11

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