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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 97.17 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 97.17 and 60.21 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 97.17 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/97.17 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 97.17 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 5,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850.61/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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