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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.78, 97.70 and 52.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.78, 97.70 and 52.40 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.78 : 97.70 = 52.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.78/97.70 = 52.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.78x = 97.70 × 52.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.78x = 5,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119.48/70.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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