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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 105.56 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 105.56 and 34.28 is: 51.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 105.56 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/105.56 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 105.56 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 3,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617.90/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.44

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