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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 96.84 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 96.84 and 59.08 is: 81.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 96.84 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/96.84 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 96.84 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 5,721.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721.31/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.59

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