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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 104.91 and 39.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 104.91 and 39.57 is: 59.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 104.91 = 39.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/104.91 = 39.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 104.91 × 39.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 4,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151.29/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.17

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