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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 104.52 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 104.52 and 59.88 is: 89.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 104.52 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/104.52 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 104.52 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 6,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,258.66/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.38

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