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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.68, 105.68 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.68, 105.68 and 59.97 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.68 : 105.68 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.68/105.68 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.68x = 105.68 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.68x = 6,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338.01/70.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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