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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.10, 96.68 and 64.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.10, 96.68 and 64.70 is: 89.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.10 : 96.68 = 64.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.10/96.68 = 64.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.10x = 96.68 × 64.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.10x = 6,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,254.87/70.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.23

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