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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.44, 97.06 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.44, 97.06 and 54.04 is: 74.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.44 : 97.06 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.44/97.06 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.44x = 97.06 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.44x = 5,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245.12/70.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.46

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