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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.01, 96.48 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.01, 96.48 and 65.82 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.01 : 96.48 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.01/96.48 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.01x = 96.48 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.01x = 6,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350.31/70.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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