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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 98.28 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 98.28 and 69.84 is: 96.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 98.28 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/98.28 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 98.28 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 6,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,863.88/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.78

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