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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 97.45 and 55.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 97.45 and 55.93 is: 77.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 97.45 = 55.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/97.45 = 55.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 97.45 × 55.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 5,450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450.00/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.12

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