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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.23, 96.75 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.23, 96.75 and 55.65 is: 76.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.23 : 96.75 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.23/96.75 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.23x = 96.75 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.23x = 5,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,384.14/70.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.66

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