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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 105.40 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 105.40 and 38.08 is: 57.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 105.40 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/105.40 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 105.40 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 4,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013.63/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.21

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