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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 97.82 and 67.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 97.82 and 67.10 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 97.82 = 67.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/97.82 = 67.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 97.82 × 67.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 6,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562.90/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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