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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 105.27 and 57.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 105.27 and 57.44 is: 86.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 105.27 = 57.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/105.27 = 57.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 105.27 × 57.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 6,046.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,046.76/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.22

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