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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.67, 105.97 and 24.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.67, 105.97 and 24.38 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.67 : 105.97 = 24.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.67/105.97 = 24.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.67x = 105.97 × 24.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.67x = 2,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.96/70.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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