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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 105.52 and 22.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 105.52 and 22.25 is: 33.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 105.52 = 22.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/105.52 = 22.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 105.52 × 22.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 2,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347.71/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.37

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