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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 97.55 and 52.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 97.55 and 52.29 is: 72.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 97.55 = 52.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/97.55 = 52.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 97.55 × 52.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 5,100.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100.63/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.15

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