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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 97.56 and 62.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 97.56 and 62.90 is: 86.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 97.56 = 62.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/97.56 = 62.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 97.56 × 62.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 6,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,136.52/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.72

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