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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.61, 105.89 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.61, 105.89 and 60.57 is: 90.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.61 : 105.89 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.61/105.89 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.61x = 105.89 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.61x = 6,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,413.45/70.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.84

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