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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.70, 98.76 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.70, 98.76 and 61.48 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.70 : 98.76 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.70/98.76 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.70x = 98.76 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.70x = 6,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,071.76/65.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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