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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.99, 98.03 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.99, 98.03 and 57.17 is: 78.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.99 : 98.03 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.99/98.03 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.99x = 98.03 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.99x = 5,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604.38/70.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.95

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