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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 96.83 and 59.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 96.83 and 59.23 is: 81.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 96.83 = 59.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/96.83 = 59.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 96.83 × 59.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 5,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,735.15/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.74

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