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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 98.37 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 98.37 and 69.12 is: 95.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 98.37 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/98.37 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 98.37 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 6,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799.33/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.87

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