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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.09, 97.22 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.09, 97.22 and 66.44 is: 92.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.09 : 97.22 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.09/97.22 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.09x = 97.22 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.09x = 6,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,459.30/70.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.16

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