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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.60, 105.82 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.60, 105.82 and 54.54 is: 81.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.60 : 105.82 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.60/105.82 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.60x = 105.82 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.60x = 5,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771.42/70.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.75

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