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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.19, 96.93 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.19, 96.93 and 54.60 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.19 : 96.93 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.19/96.93 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.19x = 96.93 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.19x = 5,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,291.89/70.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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