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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.38, 96.93 and 65.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.38, 96.93 and 65.34 is: 89.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.38 : 96.93 = 65.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.38/96.93 = 65.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.38x = 96.93 × 65.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.38x = 6,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,333.41/70.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.99

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