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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.32, 96.90 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.32, 96.90 and 64.50 is: 88.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.32 : 96.90 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.32/96.90 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.32x = 96.90 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.32x = 6,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250.05/70.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.88

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