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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 96.89 and 57.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 96.89 and 57.78 is: 79.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 96.89 = 57.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/96.89 = 57.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 96.89 × 57.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 5,598.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598.45/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.66

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