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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.17, 96.78 and 57.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.17, 96.78 and 57.85 is: 79.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.17 : 96.78 = 57.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.17/96.78 = 57.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.17x = 96.78 × 57.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.17x = 5,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598.72/70.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.79

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