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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 105.34 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 105.34 and 38.14 is: 57.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 105.34 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/105.34 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 105.34 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 4,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017.67/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.25

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