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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.33, 105.48 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.33, 105.48 and 18.97 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.33 : 105.48 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.33/105.48 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.33x = 105.48 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.33x = 2,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001.00/70.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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