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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.38, 97.17 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.38, 97.17 and 55.89 is: 77.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.38 : 97.17 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.38/97.17 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.38x = 97.17 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.38x = 5,430.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,430.83/70.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.16

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