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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.28, 105.52 and 33.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.28, 105.52 and 33.80 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.28 : 105.52 = 33.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.28/105.52 = 33.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.28x = 105.52 × 33.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.28x = 3,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566.62/70.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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