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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.96, 97.83 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.96, 97.83 and 65.86 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.96 : 97.83 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.96/97.83 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.96x = 97.83 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.96x = 6,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443.08/70.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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