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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.21, 105.32 and 18.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.21, 105.32 and 18.85 is: 28.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.21 : 105.32 = 18.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.21/105.32 = 18.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.21x = 105.32 × 18.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.21x = 1,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985.66/70.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.28

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