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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.84, 97.82 and 52.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.84, 97.82 and 52.46 is: 72.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.84 : 97.82 = 52.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.84/97.82 = 52.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.84x = 97.82 × 52.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.84x = 5,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131.64/70.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.44

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