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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.56, 105.82 and 36.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.56, 105.82 and 36.34 is: 54.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.56 : 105.82 = 36.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.56/105.82 = 36.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.56x = 105.82 × 36.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.56x = 3,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845.50/70.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.50

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