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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.39, 97.17 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.39, 97.17 and 66.26 is: 91.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.39 : 97.17 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.39/97.17 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.39x = 97.17 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.39x = 6,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438.48/70.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.48

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