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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70, 104.73 and 56.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70, 104.73 and 56.19 is: 84.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70 : 104.73 = 56.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70/104.73 = 56.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70x = 104.73 × 56.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70x = 5,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,884.78/70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.07

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