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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 105 and 33.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 105 and 33.97 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 105 = 33.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/105 = 33.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 105 × 33.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 3,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566.85/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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