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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.53, 97.32 and 55.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.53, 97.32 and 55.78 is: 76.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.53 : 97.32 = 55.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.53/97.32 = 55.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.53x = 97.32 × 55.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.53x = 5,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428.51/70.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.97

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