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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.01, 104.97 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.01, 104.97 and 53 is: 79.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.01 : 104.97 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.01/104.97 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.01x = 104.97 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.01x = 5,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563.41/70.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.47

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