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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.98, 106.29 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.98, 106.29 and 58.11 is: 87.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.98 : 106.29 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.98/106.29 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.98x = 106.29 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.98x = 6,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,176.51/70.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.02

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