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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 104.78 and 56.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 104.78 and 56.29 is: 84.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 104.78 = 56.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/104.78 = 56.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 104.78 × 56.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 5,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,897.26/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.18

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