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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 96.94 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 96.94 and 52.70 is: 72.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 96.94 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/96.94 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 96.94 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 5,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108.74/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.82

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