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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.78, 97.52 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.78, 97.52 and 59.06 is: 81.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.78 : 97.52 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.78/97.52 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.78x = 97.52 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.78x = 5,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,758.75/70.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.36

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