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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 104.88 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 104.88 and 45.90 is: 68.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 104.88 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/104.88 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 104.88 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 4,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813.99/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.75

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