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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.58, 97.62 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.58, 97.62 and 68.96 is: 95.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.58 : 97.62 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.58/97.62 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.58x = 97.62 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.58x = 6,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,731.88/70.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.38

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