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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.52, 105.67 and 52.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.52, 105.67 and 52.49 is: 78.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.52 : 105.67 = 52.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.52/105.67 = 52.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.52x = 105.67 × 52.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.52x = 5,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546.62/70.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.66

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