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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.61, 105.93 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.61, 105.93 and 22.52 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.61 : 105.93 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.61/105.93 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.61x = 105.93 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.61x = 2,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384.90/70.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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