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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 105.96 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 105.96 and 38.54 is: 57.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 105.96 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/105.96 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 105.96 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 4,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083.70/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.76

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