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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 97.15 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 97.15 and 66.52 is: 91.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 97.15 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/97.15 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 97.15 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 6,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461.93/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.85

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