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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 104.62 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 104.62 and 65.48 is: 97.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 104.62 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/104.62 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 104.62 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 6,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,850.52/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.64

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