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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.68, 97.34 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.68, 97.34 and 55.11 is: 75.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.68 : 97.34 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.68/97.34 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.68x = 97.34 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.68x = 5,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364.34/70.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.90

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