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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.15, 105.27 and 34.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.15, 105.27 and 34.09 is: 51.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.15 : 105.27 = 34.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.15/105.27 = 34.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.15x = 105.27 × 34.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.15x = 3,588.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588.65/70.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.16

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