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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.49, 105.53 and 52.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.49, 105.53 and 52.13 is: 78.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.49 : 105.53 = 52.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.49/105.53 = 52.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.49x = 105.53 × 52.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.49x = 5,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,500.49/70.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.04

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