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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.86, 106.28 and 22.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.86, 106.28 and 22.75 is: 34.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.86 : 106.28 = 22.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.86/106.28 = 22.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.86x = 106.28 × 22.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.86x = 2,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417.87/70.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.12

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