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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.95, 106.43 and 58.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.95, 106.43 and 58.95 is: 88.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.95 : 106.43 = 58.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.95/106.43 = 58.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.95x = 106.43 × 58.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.95x = 6,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,273.75/70.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.43

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