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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 104.78 and 60.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 104.78 and 60.34 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 104.78 = 60.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/104.78 = 60.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 104.78 × 60.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 6,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,322.43/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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