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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.61, 106.31 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.61, 106.31 and 58.53 is: 88.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.61 : 106.31 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.61/106.31 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.61x = 106.31 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.61x = 6,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222.47/70.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.12

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