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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 96.53 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 96.53 and 57.76 is: 79.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 96.53 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/96.53 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 96.53 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 5,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,575.04/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.52

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