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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 106.37 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 106.37 and 22.82 is: 34.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 106.37 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/106.37 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 106.37 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 2,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426.72/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.22

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