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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.69, 105.90 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.69, 105.90 and 60.55 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.69 : 105.90 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.69/105.90 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.69x = 105.90 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.69x = 6,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,412.25/70.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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