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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.96, 98.86 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.96, 98.86 and 70.96 is: 98.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.96 : 98.86 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.96/98.86 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.96x = 98.86 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.96x = 7,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015.11/70.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.86

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