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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.69, 106.08 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.69, 106.08 and 66.28 is: 99.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.69 : 106.08 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.69/106.08 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.69x = 106.08 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.69x = 7,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030.98/70.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.46

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