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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.72, 105.93 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.72, 105.93 and 59.94 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.72 : 105.93 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.72/105.93 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.72x = 105.93 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.72x = 6,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349.03/70.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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