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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.16, 98.92 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.16, 98.92 and 70.84 is: 97.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.16 : 98.92 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.16/98.92 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.16x = 98.92 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.16x = 7,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007.49/72.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.11

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