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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.90, 97.83 and 52.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.90, 97.83 and 52.54 is: 72.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.90 : 97.83 = 52.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.90/97.83 = 52.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.90x = 97.83 × 52.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.90x = 5,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139.99/70.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.50

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