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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.42, 105.58 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.42, 105.58 and 24.13 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.42 : 105.58 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.42/105.58 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.42x = 105.58 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.42x = 2,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547.65/70.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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