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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.17, 96.68 and 53.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.17, 96.68 and 53.75 is: 74.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.17 : 96.68 = 53.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.17/96.68 = 53.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.17x = 96.68 × 53.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.17x = 5,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196.20/70.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.05

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