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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 106.22 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 106.22 and 34.74 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 106.22 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/106.22 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 106.22 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 3,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689.91/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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