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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 97.74 and 65.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 97.74 and 65.34 is: 90.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 97.74 = 65.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/97.74 = 65.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 97.74 × 65.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 6,386.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,386.33/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.28

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