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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 105.71 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 105.71 and 52.65 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 105.71 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/105.71 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 105.71 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 5,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565.37/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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