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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.26, 105.38 and 52.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.26, 105.38 and 52.33 is: 78.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.26 : 105.38 = 52.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.26/105.38 = 52.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.26x = 105.38 × 52.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.26x = 5,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514.54/70.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.49

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