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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.01, 104.91 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.01, 104.91 and 54.72 is: 82.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.01 : 104.91 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.01/104.91 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.01x = 104.91 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.01x = 5,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,740.68/70.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.00

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