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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.59, 96.53 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.59, 96.53 and 65.94 is: 91.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.59 : 96.53 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.59/96.53 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.59x = 96.53 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.59x = 6,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,364.86/69.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.47

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