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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 96.92 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 96.92 and 69.42 is: 95.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 96.92 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/96.92 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 96.92 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 6,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727.84/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.27

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