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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.20, 105.50 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.20, 105.50 and 34.16 is: 51.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.20 : 105.50 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.20/105.50 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.20x = 105.50 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.20x = 3,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603.35/70.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.33

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