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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 105.57 and 58.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 105.57 and 58.47 is: 87.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 105.57 = 58.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/105.57 = 58.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 105.57 × 58.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 6,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172.39/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.74

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