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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 106.13 and 32.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 106.13 and 32.25 is: 48.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 106.13 = 32.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/106.13 = 32.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 106.13 × 32.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 3,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422.00/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.36

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