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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 104.82 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 104.82 and 66.12 is: 98.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 104.82 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/104.82 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 104.82 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 6,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,930.70/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.14

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