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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.19, 104.68 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.19, 104.68 and 59.43 is: 88.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.19 : 104.68 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.19/104.68 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.19x = 104.68 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.19x = 6,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221.13/70.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.64

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