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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.95, 106.26 and 53.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.95, 106.26 and 53.81 is: 80.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.95 : 106.26 = 53.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.95/106.26 = 53.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.95x = 106.26 × 53.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.95x = 5,717.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,717.05/70.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.58

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