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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.60, 105.91 and 24.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.60, 105.91 and 24.95 is: 37.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.60 : 105.91 = 24.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.60/105.91 = 24.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.60x = 105.91 × 24.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.60x = 2,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642.45/70.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.43

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