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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.52, 97.34 and 54.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.52, 97.34 and 54.12 is: 74.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.52 : 97.34 = 54.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.52/97.34 = 54.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.52x = 97.34 × 54.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.52x = 5,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267.77/70.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.70

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