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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.05, 96.59 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.05, 96.59 and 59.67 is: 82.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.05 : 96.59 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.05/96.59 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.05x = 96.59 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.05x = 5,763.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763.53/70.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.28

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