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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 97.40 and 60.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 97.40 and 60.28 is: 83.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 97.40 = 60.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/97.40 = 60.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 97.40 × 60.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 5,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,871.18/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.23

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