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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.79, 105.91 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.79, 105.91 and 66.54 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.79 : 105.91 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.79/105.91 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.79x = 105.91 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.79x = 7,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046.89/70.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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