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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.97, 106.46 and 57.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.97, 106.46 and 57.51 is: 86.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.97 : 106.46 = 57.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.97/106.46 = 57.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.97x = 106.46 × 57.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.97x = 6,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122.23/70.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.27

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