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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 97.07 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 97.07 and 64.50 is: 89.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 97.07 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/97.07 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 97.07 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 6,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260.69/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.09

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