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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.52, 105.66 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.52, 105.66 and 55.22 is: 82.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.52 : 105.66 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.52/105.66 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.52x = 105.66 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.52x = 5,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834.02/70.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.73

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