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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 105.60 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 105.60 and 66.96 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 105.60 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/105.60 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 105.60 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 7,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070.98/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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