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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 96.79 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 96.79 and 59.20 is: 81.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 96.79 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/96.79 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 96.79 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 5,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,729.97/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.70

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