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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.03, 96.85 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.03, 96.85 and 66.81 is: 92.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.03 : 96.85 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.03/96.85 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.03x = 96.85 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.03x = 6,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,470.07/70.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.39

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