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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.10, 96.68 and 59.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.10, 96.68 and 59.17 is: 81.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.10 : 96.68 = 59.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.10/96.68 = 59.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.10x = 96.68 × 59.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.10x = 5,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720.56/70.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.61

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