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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 96.66 and 60.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 96.66 and 60.94 is: 83.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 96.66 = 60.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/96.66 = 60.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 96.66 × 60.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 5,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890.46/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.89

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