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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.83, 97.61 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.83, 97.61 and 52.11 is: 71.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.83 : 97.61 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.83/97.61 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.83x = 97.61 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.83x = 5,086.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,086.20/70.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.81

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