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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.21, 105.35 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.21, 105.35 and 38.17 is: 57.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.21 : 105.35 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.21/105.35 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.21x = 105.35 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.21x = 4,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021.02/70.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.27

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