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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.97, 106.46 and 63.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.97, 106.46 and 63.41 is: 95.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.97 : 106.46 = 63.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.97/106.46 = 63.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.97x = 106.46 × 63.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.97x = 6,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,750.63/70.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.12

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