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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 97.48 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 97.48 and 66.77 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 97.48 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/97.48 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 97.48 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 6,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,508.24/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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