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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 96.93 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 96.93 and 65.89 is: 90.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 96.93 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/96.93 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 96.93 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 6,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,386.72/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.93

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