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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.38, 97.02 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.38, 97.02 and 54.06 is: 74.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.38 : 97.02 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.38/97.02 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.38x = 97.02 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.38x = 5,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244.90/70.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.52

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