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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.66, 105.78 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.66, 105.78 and 59.83 is: 89.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.66 : 105.78 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.66/105.78 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.66x = 105.78 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.66x = 6,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,328.82/70.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.57

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