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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 96.72 and 53.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 96.72 and 53.71 is: 74.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 96.72 = 53.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/96.72 = 53.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 96.72 × 53.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 5,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194.83/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.08

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