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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.36, 96.88 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.36, 96.88 and 55.80 is: 76.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.36 : 96.88 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.36/96.88 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.36x = 96.88 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.36x = 5,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,405.90/70.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.83

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