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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 106.01 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 106.01 and 36.44 is: 54.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 106.01 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/106.01 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 106.01 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 3,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862.96/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.59

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