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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.43 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.43 and 25.29 is: 37.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.43 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.43 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.43 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 2,691.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691.61/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.94

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