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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.54, 105.73 and 24.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.54, 105.73 and 24.86 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.54 : 105.73 = 24.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.54/105.73 = 24.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.54x = 105.73 × 24.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.54x = 2,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628.65/70.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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