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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 97.31 and 52.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 97.31 and 52.78 is: 72.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 97.31 = 52.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/97.31 = 52.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 97.31 × 52.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 5,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136.02/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.81

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