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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.19, 96.73 and 65.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.19, 96.73 and 65.31 is: 90.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.19 : 96.73 = 65.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.19/96.73 = 65.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.19x = 96.73 × 65.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.19x = 6,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,317.44/70.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.00

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