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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.81, 106.19 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.81, 106.19 and 22.05 is: 33.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.81 : 106.19 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.81/106.19 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.81x = 106.19 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.81x = 2,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341.49/70.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.07

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