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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 104.98 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 104.98 and 65.60 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 104.98 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/104.98 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 104.98 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 6,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886.69/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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