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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.50, 97.56 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.50, 97.56 and 65.37 is: 90.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.50 : 97.56 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.50/97.56 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.50x = 97.56 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.50x = 6,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,377.50/70.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.46

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