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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.17, 105.17 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.17, 105.17 and 60.50 is: 90.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.17 : 105.17 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.17/105.17 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.17x = 105.17 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.17x = 6,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361.96/70.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.66

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