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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 105.32 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 105.32 and 64.18 is: 95.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 105.32 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/105.32 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 105.32 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 6,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759.44/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.80

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