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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 96.92 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 96.92 and 66.51 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 96.92 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/96.92 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 96.92 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 6,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,446.07/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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