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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 106.33 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 106.33 and 36.60 is: 54.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 106.33 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/106.33 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 106.33 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 3,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891.68/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.90

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