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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 97.22 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 97.22 and 54.14 is: 74.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 97.22 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/97.22 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 97.22 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 5,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263.49/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.62

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