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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 105.60 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 105.60 and 38.30 is: 57.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 105.60 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/105.60 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 105.60 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 4,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044.48/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.50

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