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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.58, 97.44 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.58, 97.44 and 65.72 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.58 : 97.44 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.58/97.44 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.58x = 97.44 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.58x = 6,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403.76/70.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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