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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.80, 97.54 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.80, 97.54 and 54.37 is: 74.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.80 : 97.54 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.80/97.54 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.80x = 97.54 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.80x = 5,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,303.25/70.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.90

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