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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 106.32 and 19.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 106.32 and 19.53 is: 29.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 106.32 = 19.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/106.32 = 19.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 106.32 × 19.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 2,076.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076.43/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.29

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