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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 105.29 and 24.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 105.29 and 24.55 is: 36.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 105.29 = 24.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/105.29 = 24.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 105.29 × 24.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 2,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584.87/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.80

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