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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.82, 106.26 and 38.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.82, 106.26 and 38.78 is: 58.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.82 : 106.26 = 38.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.82/106.26 = 38.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.82x = 106.26 × 38.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.82x = 4,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120.76/70.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.19

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