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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 105.14 and 35.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 105.14 and 35.87 is: 53.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 105.14 = 35.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/105.14 = 35.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 105.14 × 35.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 3,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770.67/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.78

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