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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.64, 96.98 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.64, 96.98 and 66.56 is: 91.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.64 : 96.98 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.64/96.98 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.64x = 96.98 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.64x = 6,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,454.99/70.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.38

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