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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 97.05 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 97.05 and 58.14 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 97.05 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/97.05 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 97.05 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 5,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,642.49/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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