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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.03, 96.45 and 66.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.03, 96.45 and 66.37 is: 91.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.03 : 96.45 = 66.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.03/96.45 = 66.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.03x = 96.45 × 66.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.03x = 6,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,401.39/70.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.41

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