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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.97, 106.25 and 53.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.97, 106.25 and 53.92 is: 80.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.97 : 106.25 = 53.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.97/106.25 = 53.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.97x = 106.25 × 53.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.97x = 5,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,728.77/70.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.72

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