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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.88, 106.32 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.88, 106.32 and 34.80 is: 52.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.88 : 106.32 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.88/106.32 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.88x = 106.32 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.88x = 3,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699.94/70.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.20

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