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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 104.46 and 58.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 104.46 and 58.62 is: 87.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 104.46 = 58.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/104.46 = 58.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 104.46 × 58.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 6,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123.45/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.45

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