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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.97, 106.58 and 61.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.97, 106.58 and 61.85 is: 92.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.97 : 106.58 = 61.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.97/106.58 = 61.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.97x = 106.58 × 61.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.97x = 6,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592.39/70.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.90

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