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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 96.87 and 53.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 96.87 and 53.62 is: 73.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 96.87 = 53.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/96.87 = 53.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 96.87 × 53.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 5,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194.17/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.95

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