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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 105.29 and 34.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 105.29 and 34.12 is: 51.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 105.29 = 34.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/105.29 = 34.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 105.29 × 34.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 3,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592.49/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.20

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