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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.55, 105.84 and 36.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.55, 105.84 and 36.30 is: 54.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.55 : 105.84 = 36.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.55/105.84 = 36.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.55x = 105.84 × 36.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.55x = 3,841.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841.99/70.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.46

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