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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 97.68 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 97.68 and 68.76 is: 94.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 97.68 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/97.68 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 97.68 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 6,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716.48/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.70

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