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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 96.78 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 96.78 and 55.44 is: 76.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 96.78 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/96.78 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 96.78 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 5,365.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,365.48/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.63

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