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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.07, 104.94 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.07, 104.94 and 59.94 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.07 : 104.94 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.07/104.94 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.07x = 104.94 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.07x = 6,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,290.10/70.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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