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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.36, 105.55 and 33.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.36, 105.55 and 33.82 is: 50.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.36 : 105.55 = 33.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.36/105.55 = 33.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.36x = 105.55 × 33.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.36x = 3,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569.00/70.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.72

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