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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 105.69 and 55.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 105.69 and 55.17 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 105.69 = 55.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/105.69 = 55.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 105.69 × 55.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 5,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,830.92/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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