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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 105.50 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 105.50 and 52.31 is: 78.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 105.50 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/105.50 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 105.50 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 5,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518.71/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.50

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