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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.44, 97.28 and 66.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.44, 97.28 and 66.09 is: 91.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.44 : 97.28 = 66.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.44/97.28 = 66.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.44x = 97.28 × 66.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.44x = 6,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,429.24/70.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.27

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