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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.93, 97.80 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.93, 97.80 and 54.52 is: 75.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.93 : 97.80 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.93/97.80 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.93x = 97.80 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.93x = 5,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,331.57/70.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.17

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