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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.33, 105.75 and 56.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.33, 105.75 and 56.65 is: 85.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.33 : 105.75 = 56.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.33/105.75 = 56.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.33x = 105.75 × 56.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.33x = 5,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,990.74/70.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.18

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