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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.70, 98.96 and 70.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.70, 98.96 and 70.35 is: 97.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.70 : 98.96 = 70.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.70/98.96 = 70.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.70x = 98.96 × 70.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.70x = 6,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,961.48/71.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.09

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