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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 105.50 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 105.50 and 58.86 is: 88.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 105.50 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/105.50 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 105.50 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 6,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,209.73/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.69

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