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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 106.44 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 106.44 and 38.88 is: 58.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 106.44 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/106.44 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 106.44 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 4,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138.39/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.35

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