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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.92, 105.96 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.92, 105.96 and 70.44 is: 97.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.92 : 105.96 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.92/105.96 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.92x = 105.96 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.92x = 7,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,463.82/76.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.03

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