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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 97.38 and 58.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 97.38 and 58.45 is: 80.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 97.38 = 58.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/97.38 = 58.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 97.38 × 58.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 5,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691.62/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.51

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