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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 98.14 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 98.14 and 68.32 is: 94.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 98.14 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/98.14 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 98.14 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 6,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704.92/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.76

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