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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 97.34 and 54.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 97.34 and 54.35 is: 74.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 97.34 = 54.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/97.34 = 54.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 97.34 × 54.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 5,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290.16/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.77

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