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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 105.66 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 105.66 and 54.72 is: 81.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 105.66 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/105.66 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 105.66 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 5,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781.72/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.73

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