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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.81, 97.73 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.81, 97.73 and 52.44 is: 72.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.81 : 97.73 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.81/97.73 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.81x = 97.73 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.81x = 5,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124.96/70.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.38

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