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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 105.48 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 105.48 and 24.67 is: 37.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 105.48 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/105.48 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 105.48 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 2,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602.25/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.02

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