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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 105.67 and 54.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 105.67 and 54.28 is: 81.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 105.67 = 54.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/105.67 = 54.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 105.67 × 54.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 5,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,735.77/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.73

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