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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 105.49 and 33.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 105.49 and 33.75 is: 50.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 105.49 = 33.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/105.49 = 33.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 105.49 × 33.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 3,560.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560.73/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.62

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