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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.49, 105.74 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.49, 105.74 and 58.33 is: 87.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.49 : 105.74 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.49/105.74 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.49x = 105.74 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.49x = 6,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167.52/70.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.50

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