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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.84, 97.66 and 59.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.84, 97.66 and 59.90 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.84 : 97.66 = 59.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.84/97.66 = 59.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.84x = 97.66 × 59.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.84x = 5,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,849.83/70.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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