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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.20, 96.90 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.20, 96.90 and 55.72 is: 76.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.20 : 96.90 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.20/96.90 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.20x = 96.90 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.20x = 5,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,399.27/70.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.91

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