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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 97.49 and 54.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 97.49 and 54.40 is: 74.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 97.49 = 54.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/97.49 = 54.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 97.49 × 54.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 5,303.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,303.46/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.97

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