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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.82, 105.74 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.82, 105.74 and 66.48 is: 99.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.82 : 105.74 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.82/105.74 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.82x = 105.74 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.82x = 7,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029.55/70.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.25

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