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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 104.97 and 51.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 104.97 and 51.92 is: 77.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 104.97 = 51.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/104.97 = 51.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 104.97 × 51.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 5,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450.04/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.81

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