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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.72, 105.48 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.72, 105.48 and 67.28 is: 100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.72 : 105.48 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.72/105.48 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.72x = 105.48 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.72x = 7,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096.17/70.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.35

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