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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.52, 105.17 and 60.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.52, 105.17 and 60.93 is: 90.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.52 : 105.17 = 60.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.52/105.17 = 60.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.52x = 105.17 × 60.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.52x = 6,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,407.70/70.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.87

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