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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 96.62 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 96.62 and 66.11 is: 91.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 96.62 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/96.62 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 96.62 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 6,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,386.73/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.13

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