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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.63, 105.83 and 24.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.63, 105.83 and 24.96 is: 37.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.63 : 105.83 = 24.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.63/105.83 = 24.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.63x = 105.83 × 24.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.63x = 2,641.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641.36/70.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.39

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