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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.63, 105.76 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.63, 105.76 and 59.18 is: 88.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.63 : 105.76 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.63/105.76 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.63x = 105.76 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.63x = 6,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,258.58/70.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.62

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