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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 97.38 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 97.38 and 69.54 is: 95.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 97.38 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/97.38 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 97.38 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 6,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771.81/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.89

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