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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.88, 98.24 and 69.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.88, 98.24 and 69.72 is: 96.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.88 : 98.24 = 69.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.88/98.24 = 69.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.88x = 98.24 × 69.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.88x = 6,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849.29/70.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.63

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