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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.36, 96.98 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.36, 96.98 and 66.92 is: 92.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.36 : 96.98 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.36/96.98 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.36x = 96.98 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.36x = 6,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489.90/70.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.24

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