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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 104.97 and 60.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 104.97 and 60.58 is: 90.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 104.97 = 60.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/104.97 = 60.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 104.97 × 60.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 6,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,358.25/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.45

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