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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.36, 105.40 and 34.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.36, 105.40 and 34.24 is: 51.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.36 : 105.40 = 34.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.36/105.40 = 34.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.36x = 105.40 × 34.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.36x = 3,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608.90/70.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.29

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