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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 97.54 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 97.54 and 52.35 is: 72.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 97.54 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/97.54 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 97.54 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 5,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106.22/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.19

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