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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.47, 104.83 and 67.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.47, 104.83 and 67.37 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.47 : 104.83 = 67.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.47/104.83 = 67.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.47x = 104.83 × 67.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.47x = 7,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,061.70/70.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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