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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.81, 98.26 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.81, 98.26 and 68.25 is: 94.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.81 : 98.26 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.81/98.26 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.81x = 98.26 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.81x = 6,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,706.25/70.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.71

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