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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 96.60 and 53.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 96.60 and 53.49 is: 73.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 96.60 = 53.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/96.60 = 53.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 96.60 × 53.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 5,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166.65/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.69

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