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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 105.96 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 105.96 and 53.58 is: 80.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 105.96 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/105.96 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 105.96 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 5,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,677.34/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.43

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