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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.82, 97.64 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.82, 97.64 and 52.39 is: 72.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.82 : 97.64 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.82/97.64 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.82x = 97.64 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.82x = 5,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114.61/70.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.22

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