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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 96.80 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 96.80 and 66.83 is: 92.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 96.80 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/96.80 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 96.80 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 6,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,468.33/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.26

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