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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.72, 106.25 and 63.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.72, 106.25 and 63.04 is: 94.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.72 : 106.25 = 63.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.72/106.25 = 63.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.72x = 106.25 × 63.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.72x = 6,698
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698/70.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.71

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