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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.25, 105.19 and 58.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.25, 105.19 and 58.81 is: 88.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.25 : 105.19 = 58.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.25/105.19 = 58.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.25x = 105.19 × 58.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.25x = 6,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,186.11/70.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.06

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