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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 104.60 and 60.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 104.60 and 60.51 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 104.60 = 60.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/104.60 = 60.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 104.60 × 60.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 6,329.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329.35/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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