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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 97.94 and 61.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 97.94 and 61.07 is: 84.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 97.94 = 61.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/97.94 = 61.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 97.94 × 61.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 5,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980.86/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.33

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