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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.83, 106.01 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.83, 106.01 and 59.83 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.83 : 106.01 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.83/106.01 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.83x = 106.01 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.83x = 6,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,342.24/70.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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