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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.58, 97.32 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.58, 97.32 and 56.72 is: 78.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.58 : 97.32 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.58/97.32 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.58x = 97.32 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.58x = 5,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,519.99/70.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.21

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