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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.61, 105.98 and 61.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.61, 105.98 and 61.01 is: 91.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.61 : 105.98 = 61.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.61/105.98 = 61.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.61x = 105.98 × 61.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.61x = 6,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465.84/70.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.57

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