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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.63, 105.92 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.63, 105.92 and 22.53 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.63 : 105.92 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.63/105.92 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.63x = 105.92 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.63x = 2,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386.38/70.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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