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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 105.91 and 54.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 105.91 and 54.63 is: 81.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 105.91 = 54.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/105.91 = 54.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 105.91 × 54.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 5,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785.73/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.84

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