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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.10, 105.12 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.10, 105.12 and 38 is: 56.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.10 : 105.12 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.10/105.12 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.10x = 105.12 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.10x = 3,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994.56/70.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.98

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