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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.85, 106.19 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.85, 106.19 and 30.22 is: 45.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.85 : 106.19 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.85/106.19 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.85x = 106.19 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.85x = 3,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208.65/70.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.29

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