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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 105.32 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 105.32 and 38.12 is: 57.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 105.32 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/105.32 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 105.32 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 4,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014.80/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.13

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