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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.87, 106.32 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.87, 106.32 and 19.52 is: 29.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.87 : 106.32 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.87/106.32 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.87x = 106.32 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.87x = 2,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074.76/70.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.28

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