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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.03, 104.52 and 61.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.03, 104.52 and 61.53 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.03 : 104.52 = 61.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.03/104.52 = 61.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.03x = 104.52 × 61.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.03x = 6,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431.12/70.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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