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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.01, 96.62 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.01, 96.62 and 59.08 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.01 : 96.62 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.01/96.62 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.01x = 96.62 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.01x = 5,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707.53/70.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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