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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.64, 97.32 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.64, 97.32 and 65.96 is: 90.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.64 : 97.32 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.64/97.32 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.64x = 97.32 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.64x = 6,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,419.23/70.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.87

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