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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70, 96.62 and 52.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70, 96.62 and 52.80 is: 72.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70 : 96.62 = 52.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70/96.62 = 52.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70x = 96.62 × 52.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70x = 5,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101.54/70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.88

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