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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.55, 105.73 and 33.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.55, 105.73 and 33.98 is: 50.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.55 : 105.73 = 33.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.55/105.73 = 33.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.55x = 105.73 × 33.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.55x = 3,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592.09/70.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.92

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