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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 97.38 and 62.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 97.38 and 62.01 is: 85.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 97.38 = 62.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/97.38 = 62.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 97.38 × 62.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 6,038.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,038.53/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.36

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