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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 105.86 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 105.86 and 60.60 is: 90.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 105.86 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/105.86 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 105.86 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 6,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,415.12/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.69

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