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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 105.06 and 39.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 105.06 and 39.59 is: 59.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 105.06 = 39.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/105.06 = 39.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 105.06 × 39.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 4,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159.33/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.32

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