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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 96.92 and 58.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 96.92 and 58.32 is: 80.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 96.92 = 58.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/96.92 = 58.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 96.92 × 58.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 5,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652.37/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.47

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