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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 105.34 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 105.34 and 34.16 is: 51.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 105.34 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/105.34 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 105.34 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 3,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598.41/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.20

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