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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.83, 105.69 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.83, 105.69 and 62.13 is: 92.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.83 : 105.69 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.83/105.69 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.83x = 105.69 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.83x = 6,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,566.52/70.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.71

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