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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 105.75 and 33.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 105.75 and 33.97 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 105.75 = 33.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/105.75 = 33.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 105.75 × 33.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 3,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592.16/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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