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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.60, 105.96 and 36.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.60, 105.96 and 36.38 is: 54.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.60 : 105.96 = 36.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.60/105.96 = 36.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.60x = 105.96 × 36.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.60x = 3,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854.82/70.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.60

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