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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.52, 105.20 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.52, 105.20 and 61.88 is: 92.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.52 : 105.20 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.52/105.20 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.52x = 105.20 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.52x = 6,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,509.78/70.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.31

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