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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.37, 97.10 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.37, 97.10 and 54.64 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.37 : 97.10 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.37/97.10 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.37x = 97.10 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.37x = 5,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305.60/70.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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