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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.86, 106.38 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.86, 106.38 and 59.59 is: 89.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.86 : 106.38 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.86/106.38 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.86x = 106.38 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.86x = 6,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339.18/70.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.46

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