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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 106.12 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 106.12 and 25.10 is: 37.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 106.12 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/106.12 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 106.12 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 2,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663.61/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.65

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