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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.44, 105.68 and 24.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.44, 105.68 and 24.80 is: 37.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.44 : 105.68 = 24.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.44/105.68 = 24.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.44x = 105.68 × 24.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.44x = 2,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620.86/70.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.21

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