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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 105.71 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 105.71 and 59.22 is: 88.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 105.71 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/105.71 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 105.71 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 6,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260.15/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.47

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