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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.05, 97.04 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.05, 97.04 and 65.66 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.05 : 97.04 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.05/97.04 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.05x = 97.04 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.05x = 6,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,370.83/70.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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