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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.55, 97.22 and 52.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.55, 97.22 and 52.10 is: 71.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.55 : 97.22 = 52.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.55/97.22 = 52.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.55x = 97.22 × 52.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.55x = 5,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,064.90/70.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.79

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