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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.90, 106.34 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.90, 106.34 and 22.14 is: 33.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.90 : 106.34 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.90/106.34 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.90x = 106.34 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.90x = 2,354.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354.91/70.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.22

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