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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 97.25 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 97.25 and 67.35 is: 92.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 97.25 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/97.25 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 97.25 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 6,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549.45/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.78

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