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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.53, 97.37 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.53, 97.37 and 52.16 is: 72.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.53 : 97.37 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.53/97.37 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.53x = 97.37 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.53x = 5,078.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078.07/70.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.00

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