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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.45, 105.66 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.45, 105.66 and 22.35 is: 33.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.45 : 105.66 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.45/105.66 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.45x = 105.66 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.45x = 2,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361.50/70.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.52

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