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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 96.96 and 63.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 96.96 and 63.71 is: 87.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 96.96 = 63.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/96.96 = 63.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 96.96 × 63.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 6,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,176.84/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.43

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