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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 105.37 and 55.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 105.37 and 55.82 is: 83.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 105.37 = 55.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/105.37 = 55.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 105.37 × 55.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 5,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,881.75/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.82

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