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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 105.34 and 58.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 105.34 and 58.84 is: 88.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 105.34 = 58.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/105.34 = 58.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 105.34 × 58.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 6,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,198.21/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.32

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