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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.64, 105.76 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.64, 105.76 and 59.84 is: 89.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.64 : 105.76 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.64/105.76 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.64x = 105.76 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.64x = 6,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,328.68/70.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.59

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