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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.26, 104.76 and 65.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.26, 104.76 and 65.30 is: 97.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.26 : 104.76 = 65.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.26/104.76 = 65.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.26x = 104.76 × 65.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.26x = 6,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840.83/70.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.36

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