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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.69, 97.41 and 59.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.69, 97.41 and 59.80 is: 82.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.69 : 97.41 = 59.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.69/97.41 = 59.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.69x = 97.41 × 59.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.69x = 5,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825.12/70.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.40

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