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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.26, 105.35 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.26, 105.35 and 52.22 is: 78.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.26 : 105.35 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.26/105.35 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.26x = 105.35 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.26x = 5,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,500.59/70.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.29

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