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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 96.72 and 54.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 96.72 and 54.61 is: 75.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 96.72 = 54.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/96.72 = 54.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 96.72 × 54.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 5,281.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281.88/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.26

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