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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 96.84 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 96.84 and 56.54 is: 77.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 96.84 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/96.84 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 96.84 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 5,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475.33/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.97

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