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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 104.90 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 104.90 and 53.04 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 104.90 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/104.90 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 104.90 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 5,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563.90/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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