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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.93, 97.97 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.93, 97.97 and 69.85 is: 96.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.93 : 97.97 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.93/97.97 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.93x = 97.97 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.93x = 6,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843.20/70.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.48

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