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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.79, 105.98 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.79, 105.98 and 67.82 is: 101.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.79 : 105.98 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.79/105.98 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.79x = 105.98 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.79x = 7,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187.56/70.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.53

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