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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 96.85 and 52.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 96.85 and 52.51 is: 72.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 96.85 = 52.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/96.85 = 52.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 96.85 × 52.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 5,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085.59/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.40

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