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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.36, 105.54 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.36, 105.54 and 22.27 is: 33.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.36 : 105.54 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.36/105.54 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.36x = 105.54 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.36x = 2,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350.11/70.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.40

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