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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 105.98 and 66.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 105.98 and 66.35 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 105.98 = 66.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/105.98 = 66.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 105.98 × 66.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 7,030.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030.91/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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