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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 97.47 and 66.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 97.47 and 66.85 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 97.47 = 66.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/97.47 = 66.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 97.47 × 66.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 6,515.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515.63/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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