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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 105.22 and 54.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 105.22 and 54.28 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 105.22 = 54.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/105.22 = 54.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 105.22 × 54.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 5,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711.34/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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