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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 98.34 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 98.34 and 69.60 is: 96.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 98.34 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/98.34 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 98.34 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 6,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,844.46/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.51

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