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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.44, 97.13 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.44, 97.13 and 66.60 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.44 : 97.13 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.44/97.13 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.44x = 97.13 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.44x = 6,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,468.04/70.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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