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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.86, 97.67 and 69.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.86, 97.67 and 69.19 is: 95.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.86 : 97.67 = 69.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.86/97.67 = 69.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.86x = 97.67 × 69.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.86x = 6,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,757.79/70.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.37

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