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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 97.39 and 55.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 97.39 and 55.99 is: 77.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 97.39 = 55.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/97.39 = 55.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 97.39 × 55.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 5,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452.87/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.25

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