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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 96.57 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 96.57 and 57.76 is: 79.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 96.57 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/96.57 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 96.57 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 5,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577.64/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.62

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