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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 96.51 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 96.51 and 66.91 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 96.51 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/96.51 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 96.51 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 6,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,457.48/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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