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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 97.34 and 58.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 97.34 and 58.32 is: 80.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 97.34 = 58.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/97.34 = 58.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 97.34 × 58.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 5,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676.58/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.45

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