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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.99, 98.02 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.99, 98.02 and 53.52 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.99 : 98.02 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.99/98.02 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.99x = 98.02 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.99x = 5,246.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246.03/70.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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