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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.28 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.28 and 61.26 is: 91.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.28 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.28 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.28 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 6,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,510.71/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.78

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