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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.20, 106.32 and 70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.20, 106.32 and 70 is: 96.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.20 : 106.32 = 70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.20/106.32 = 70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.20x = 106.32 × 70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.20x = 7,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442.40/77.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.40

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