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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.91, 106.31 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.91, 106.31 and 25.23 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.91 : 106.31 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.91/106.31 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.91x = 106.31 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.91x = 2,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682.08/70.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

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