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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 105.17 and 24.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 105.17 and 24.46 is: 36.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 105.17 = 24.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/105.17 = 24.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 105.17 × 24.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 2,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573.02/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.69

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