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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.19, 105.63 and 58.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.19, 105.63 and 58.10 is: 87.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.19 : 105.63 = 58.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.19/105.63 = 58.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.19x = 105.63 × 58.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.19x = 6,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137.10/70.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.44

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