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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 106.31 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 106.31 and 60.18 is: 90.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 106.31 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/106.31 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 106.31 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 6,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,397.43/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.59

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