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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.78, 97.39 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.78, 97.39 and 63.88 is: 87.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.78 : 97.39 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.78/97.39 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.78x = 97.39 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.78x = 6,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220.47/70.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.89

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