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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.84, 97.56 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.84, 97.56 and 68.44 is: 94.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.84 : 97.56 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.84/97.56 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.84x = 97.56 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.84x = 6,677.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,677.01/70.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.25

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