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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.83, 97.66 and 59.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.83, 97.66 and 59.89 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.83 : 97.66 = 59.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.83/97.66 = 59.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.83x = 97.66 × 59.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.83x = 5,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,848.86/70.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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