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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 105.82 and 60.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 105.82 and 60.73 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 105.82 = 60.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/105.82 = 60.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 105.82 × 60.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 6,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,426.03/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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