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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.53, 105.82 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.53, 105.82 and 22.44 is: 33.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.53 : 105.82 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.53/105.82 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.53x = 105.82 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.53x = 2,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374.49/70.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.67

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