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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.96, 97.66 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.96, 97.66 and 65.80 is: 90.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.96 : 97.66 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.96/97.66 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.96x = 97.66 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.96x = 6,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425.31/70.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.55

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