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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.98, 97.35 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.98, 97.35 and 68.04 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.98 : 97.35 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.98/97.35 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.98x = 97.35 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.98x = 6,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,623.69/70.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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