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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.05, 96.60 and 60.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.05, 96.60 and 60.25 is: 83.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.05 : 96.60 = 60.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.05/96.60 = 60.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.05x = 96.60 × 60.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.05x = 5,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,820.15/70.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.09

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