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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 96.64 and 53.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 96.64 and 53.60 is: 73.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 96.64 = 53.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/96.64 = 53.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 96.64 × 53.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 5,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179.90/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.91

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