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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.71, 105.86 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.71, 105.86 and 61.67 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.71 : 105.86 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.71/105.86 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.71x = 105.86 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.71x = 6,528.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528.01/70.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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