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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.53, 105.99 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.53, 105.99 and 52.71 is: 79.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.53 : 105.99 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.53/105.99 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.53x = 105.99 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.53x = 5,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586.73/70.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.21

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