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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.21, 105.39 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.21, 105.39 and 59.51 is: 89.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.21 : 105.39 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.21/105.39 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.21x = 105.39 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.21x = 6,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,271.76/70.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.33

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