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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 105.96 and 32.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 105.96 and 32.17 is: 48.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 105.96 = 32.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/105.96 = 32.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 105.96 × 32.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 3,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408.35/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.21

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