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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.95, 98.03 and 52.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.95, 98.03 and 52.59 is: 72.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.95 : 98.03 = 52.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.95/98.03 = 52.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.95x = 98.03 × 52.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.95x = 5,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155.53/70.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.66

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