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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.74, 106.18 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.74, 106.18 and 34.74 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.74 : 106.18 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.74/106.18 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.74x = 106.18 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.74x = 3,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688.61/70.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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