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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.09, 105.14 and 24.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.09, 105.14 and 24.46 is: 36.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.09 : 105.14 = 24.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.09/105.14 = 24.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.09x = 105.14 × 24.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.09x = 2,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571.72/70.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.69

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