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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.48, 105.72 and 38.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.48, 105.72 and 38.40 is: 57.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.48 : 105.72 = 38.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.48/105.72 = 38.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.48x = 105.72 × 38.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.48x = 4,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059.65/70.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.60

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