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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.97, 97.80 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.97, 97.80 and 55.46 is: 76.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.97 : 97.80 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.97/97.80 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.97x = 97.80 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.97x = 5,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423.99/70.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.43

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