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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 96.68 and 53.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 96.68 and 53.66 is: 74.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 96.68 = 53.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/96.68 = 53.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 96.68 × 53.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 5,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187.85/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.07

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