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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.08, 98.64 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.08, 98.64 and 70.05 is: 95.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.08 : 98.64 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.08/98.64 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.08x = 98.64 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.08x = 6,909.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,909.73/72.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.87

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