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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.09, 104.47 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.09, 104.47 and 66.25 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.09 : 104.47 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.09/104.47 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.09x = 104.47 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.09x = 6,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921.14/70.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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