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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 105.94 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 105.94 and 62.55 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 105.94 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/105.94 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 105.94 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 6,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626.02/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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