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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.32, 96.98 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.32, 96.98 and 58.08 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.32 : 96.98 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.32/96.98 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.32x = 96.98 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.32x = 5,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632.60/70.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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