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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 105.34 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 105.34 and 65.51 is: 98.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 105.34 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/105.34 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 105.34 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 6,900.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900.30/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.16

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