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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 106.10 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 106.10 and 59.53 is: 89.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 106.10 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/106.10 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 106.10 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 6,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316.13/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.06

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