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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.51, 97.31 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.51, 97.31 and 59.58 is: 82.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.51 : 97.31 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.51/97.31 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.51x = 97.31 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.51x = 5,797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797.73/70.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.23

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