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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 106.02 and 22.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 106.02 and 22.57 is: 33.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 106.02 = 22.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/106.02 = 22.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 106.02 × 22.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 2,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392.23/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.85

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