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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 105.27 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 105.27 and 34.11 is: 51.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 105.27 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/105.27 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 105.27 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 3,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590.76/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.18

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