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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 105.18 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 105.18 and 65.97 is: 98.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 105.18 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/105.18 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 105.18 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 6,938.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938.72/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.82

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