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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.51, 97.32 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.51, 97.32 and 67.54 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.51 : 97.32 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.51/97.32 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.51x = 97.32 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.51x = 6,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572.99/70.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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