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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.63, 105.98 and 57.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.63, 105.98 and 57.94 is: 86.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.63 : 105.98 = 57.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.63/105.98 = 57.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.63x = 105.98 × 57.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.63x = 6,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140.48/70.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.94

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