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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.31, 96.91 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.31, 96.91 and 64.50 is: 88.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.31 : 96.91 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.31/96.91 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.31x = 96.91 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.31x = 6,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250.70/70.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.90

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