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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.69, 105.94 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.69, 105.94 and 54.38 is: 81.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.69 : 105.94 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.69/105.94 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.69x = 105.94 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.69x = 5,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,761.02/70.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.50

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