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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.38, 96.95 and 59.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.38, 96.95 and 59.29 is: 81.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.38 : 96.95 = 59.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.38/96.95 = 59.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.38x = 96.95 × 59.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.38x = 5,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747.68/70.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.67

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