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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 105.52 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 105.52 and 66.26 is: 99.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 105.52 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/105.52 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 105.52 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 6,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,991.76/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.57

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