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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 104.90 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 104.90 and 65.22 is: 97.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 104.90 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/104.90 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 104.90 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 6,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,841.82/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.25

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