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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 105.01 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 105.01 and 59.27 is: 88.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 105.01 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/105.01 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 105.01 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 6,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223.35/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.74

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