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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 96.46 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 96.46 and 65.79 is: 90.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 96.46 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/96.46 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 96.46 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 6,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,345.82/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.60

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