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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 96.60 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 96.60 and 59.08 is: 81.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 96.60 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/96.60 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 96.60 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 5,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707.13/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.46

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