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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 97.24 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 97.24 and 70.14 is: 96.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 97.24 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/97.24 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 97.24 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 6,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,820.41/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.21

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