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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 105.06 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 105.06 and 58.94 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 105.06 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/105.06 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 105.06 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 6,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,192.24/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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