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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 97.71 and 67.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 97.71 and 67.83 is: 93.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 97.71 = 67.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/97.71 = 67.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 97.71 × 67.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 6,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627.67/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.43

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