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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.37, 105.55 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.37, 105.55 and 56.93 is: 85.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.37 : 105.55 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.37/105.55 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.37x = 105.55 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.37x = 6,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008.29/70.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.38

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