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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.15, 104.77 and 59.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.15, 104.77 and 59.89 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.15 : 104.77 = 59.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.15/104.77 = 59.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.15x = 104.77 × 59.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.15x = 6,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,274.68/70.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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