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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 105.34 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 105.34 and 24.60 is: 36.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 105.34 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/105.34 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 105.34 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 2,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591.36/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.90

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