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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.07, 96.62 and 53.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.07, 96.62 and 53.69 is: 74.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.07 : 96.62 = 53.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.07/96.62 = 53.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.07x = 96.62 × 53.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.07x = 5,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186.78/70.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.03

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