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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.49, 105.61 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.49, 105.61 and 38.45 is: 57.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.49 : 105.61 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.49/105.61 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.49x = 105.61 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.49x = 4,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060.70/70.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.61

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