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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.43, 97.34 and 55.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.43, 97.34 and 55.85 is: 77.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.43 : 97.34 = 55.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.43/97.34 = 55.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.43x = 97.34 × 55.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.43x = 5,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,435.67/70.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.18

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