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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 104.96 and 57.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 104.96 and 57.24 is: 85.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 104.96 = 57.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/104.96 = 57.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 104.96 × 57.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 6,008.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008.05/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.61

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