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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 105.36 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 105.36 and 33.68 is: 50.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 105.36 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/105.36 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 105.36 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 3,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548.52/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.53

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