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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.09, 104.47 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.09, 104.47 and 66.17 is: 98.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.09 : 104.47 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.09/104.47 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.09x = 104.47 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.09x = 6,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,912.78/70.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.63

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