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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.61, 105.57 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.61, 105.57 and 60.75 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.61 : 105.57 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.61/105.57 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.61x = 105.57 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.61x = 6,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,413.38/70.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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