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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.62, 97.32 and 52.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.62, 97.32 and 52.17 is: 71.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.62 : 97.32 = 52.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.62/97.32 = 52.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.62x = 97.32 × 52.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.62x = 5,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,077.18/70.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.89

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