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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.24, 105.34 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.24, 105.34 and 26.31 is: 39.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.24 : 105.34 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.24/105.34 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.24x = 105.34 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.24x = 2,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771.50/70.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.46

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