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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 97.35 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 97.35 and 65.61 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 97.35 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/97.35 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 97.35 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 6,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387.26/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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