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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.45, 105.67 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.45, 105.67 and 56.86 is: 85.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.45 : 105.67 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.45/105.67 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.45x = 105.67 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.45x = 6,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008.40/70.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.29

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