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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.19, 96.83 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.19, 96.83 and 53.79 is: 74.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.19 : 96.83 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.19/96.83 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.19x = 96.83 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.19x = 5,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208.49/70.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.21

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