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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.27, 96.90 and 54.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.27, 96.90 and 54.70 is: 75.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.27 : 96.90 = 54.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.27/96.90 = 54.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.27x = 96.90 × 54.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.27x = 5,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300.43/70.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.43

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