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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.19, 105.29 and 33.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.19, 105.29 and 33.62 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.19 : 105.29 = 33.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.19/105.29 = 33.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.19x = 105.29 × 33.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.19x = 3,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539.85/70.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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