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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 97.26 and 53.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 97.26 and 53.28 is: 73.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 97.26 = 53.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/97.26 = 53.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 97.26 × 53.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 5,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182.01/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.44

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