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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.61, 105.91 and 22.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.61, 105.91 and 22.51 is: 33.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.61 : 105.91 = 22.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.61/105.91 = 22.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.61x = 105.91 × 22.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.61x = 2,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383.92/70.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.76

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