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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.97, 106.47 and 22.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.97, 106.47 and 22.86 is: 34.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.97 : 106.47 = 22.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.97/106.47 = 22.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.97x = 106.47 × 22.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.97x = 2,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433.90/70.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.30

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