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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.25, 105.38 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.25, 105.38 and 61.80 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.25 : 105.38 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.25/105.38 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.25x = 105.38 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.25x = 6,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512.18/70.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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