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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 105.36 and 34.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 105.36 and 34.21 is: 51.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 105.36 = 34.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/105.36 = 34.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 105.36 × 34.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 3,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604.37/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.27

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