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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.90, 97.99 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.90, 97.99 and 66.26 is: 91.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.90 : 97.99 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.90/97.99 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.90x = 97.99 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.90x = 6,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492.90/70.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.58

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