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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.64, 97.19 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.64, 97.19 and 68.72 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.64 : 97.19 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.64/97.19 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.64x = 97.19 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.64x = 6,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678.55/70.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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