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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 105.98 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 105.98 and 59.88 is: 89.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 105.98 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/105.98 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 105.98 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 6,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346.08/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.68

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