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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.01, 96.68 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.01, 96.68 and 55.52 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.01 : 96.68 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.01/96.68 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.01x = 96.68 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.01x = 5,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367.64/70.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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