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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 105.18 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 105.18 and 66.82 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 105.18 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/105.18 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 105.18 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 7,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028.13/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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