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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.44, 97.50 and 67.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.44, 97.50 and 67.06 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.44 : 97.50 = 67.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.44/97.50 = 67.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.44x = 97.50 × 67.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.44x = 6,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538.35/70.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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