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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.15, 96.93 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.15, 96.93 and 53.76 is: 74.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.15 : 96.93 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.15/96.93 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.15x = 96.93 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.15x = 5,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210.96/70.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.28

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