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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 105.80 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 105.80 and 56.81 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 105.80 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/105.80 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 105.80 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 6,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,010.48/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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