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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 105 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 105 and 60 is: 89.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 105 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/105 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 105 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 6,300
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.90

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