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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 96.95 and 58.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 96.95 and 58.07 is: 80.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 96.95 = 58.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/96.95 = 58.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 96.95 × 58.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 5,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,630.27/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.05

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