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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.51, 105.78 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.51, 105.78 and 22.41 is: 33.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.51 : 105.78 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.51/105.78 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.51x = 105.78 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.51x = 2,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370.13/70.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.61

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