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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.93, 97.81 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.93, 97.81 and 66.88 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.93 : 97.81 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.93/97.81 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.93x = 97.81 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.93x = 6,541.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541.53/70.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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