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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.96, 98 and 57.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.96, 98 and 57.24 is: 79.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.96 : 98 = 57.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.96/98 = 57.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.96x = 98 × 57.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.96x = 5,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,609.52/70.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.05

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