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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 104.74 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 104.74 and 65.44 is: 97.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 104.74 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/104.74 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 104.74 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 6,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,853.66/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.69

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