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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.39, 105.58 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.39, 105.58 and 33.81 is: 50.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.39 : 105.58 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.39/105.58 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.39x = 105.58 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.39x = 3,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569.66/70.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.71

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