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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.74, 98.70 and 60.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.74, 98.70 and 60.70 is: 91.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.74 : 98.70 = 60.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.74/98.70 = 60.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.74x = 98.70 × 60.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.74x = 5,991.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,991.09/65.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.13

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