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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.72, 97.52 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.72, 97.52 and 60.40 is: 83.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.72 : 97.52 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.72/97.52 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.72x = 97.52 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.72x = 5,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890.21/70.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.29

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