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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.32, 105.39 and 52.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.32, 105.39 and 52.32 is: 78.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.32 : 105.39 = 52.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.32/105.39 = 52.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.32x = 105.39 × 52.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.32x = 5,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514.00/70.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.41

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