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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 105.75 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 105.75 and 60.53 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 105.75 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/105.75 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 105.75 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 6,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,400.52/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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