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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 104.95 and 58.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 104.95 and 58.69 is: 87.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 104.95 = 58.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/104.95 = 58.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 104.95 × 58.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 6,159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,159.52/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.89

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