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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.75, 106.14 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.75, 106.14 and 38.25 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.75 : 106.14 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.75/106.14 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.75x = 106.14 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.75x = 4,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059.86/70.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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