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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 106.11 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 106.11 and 22.65 is: 33.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 106.11 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/106.11 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 106.11 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 2,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402.99/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.97

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