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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 104.66 and 56.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 104.66 and 56.26 is: 84.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 104.66 = 56.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/104.66 = 56.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 104.66 × 56.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 5,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,888.17/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.04

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