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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 96.79 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 96.79 and 58.64 is: 80.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 96.79 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/96.79 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 96.79 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 5,675.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675.77/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.87

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