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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.60, 105.78 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.60, 105.78 and 58.60 is: 87.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.60 : 105.78 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.60/105.78 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.60x = 105.78 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.60x = 6,198.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,198.71/70.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.80

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