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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.87, 97.80 and 61.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.87, 97.80 and 61.66 is: 85.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.87 : 97.80 = 61.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.87/97.80 = 61.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.87x = 97.80 × 61.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.87x = 6,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030.35/70.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.09

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