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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.33, 96.96 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.33, 96.96 and 66.65 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.33 : 96.96 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.33/96.96 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.33x = 96.96 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.33x = 6,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462.38/70.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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