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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 105.66 and 56.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 105.66 and 56.08 is: 84.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 105.66 = 56.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/105.66 = 56.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 105.66 × 56.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 5,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925.41/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.00

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