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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 105.97 and 34.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 105.97 and 34.08 is: 51.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 105.97 = 34.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/105.97 = 34.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 105.97 × 34.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 3,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611.50/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.09

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