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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.53, 97.22 and 60.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.53, 97.22 and 60.20 is: 82.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.53 : 97.22 = 60.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.53/97.22 = 60.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.53x = 97.22 × 60.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.53x = 5,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851.86/70.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.97

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