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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.79, 97.79 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.79, 97.79 and 54.62 is: 75.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.79 : 97.79 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.79/97.79 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.79x = 97.79 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.79x = 5,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341.75/70.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.46

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