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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 106.14 and 52.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 106.14 and 52.83 is: 79.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 106.14 = 52.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/106.14 = 52.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 106.14 × 52.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 5,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,607.38/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.25

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