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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70, 105.12 and 56.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70, 105.12 and 56.56 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70 : 105.12 = 56.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70/105.12 = 56.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70x = 105.12 × 56.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70x = 5,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945.59/70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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