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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.10, 104.60 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.10, 104.60 and 55.49 is: 82.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.10 : 104.60 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.10/104.60 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.10x = 104.60 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.10x = 5,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803.45/70.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.79

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