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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 105.12 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 105.12 and 24.44 is: 36.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 105.12 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/105.12 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 105.12 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 2,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568.61/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.64

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