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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 98.01 and 60.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 98.01 and 60.63 is: 83.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 98.01 = 60.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/98.01 = 60.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 98.01 × 60.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 5,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942.35/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.82

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