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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.06, 105.13 and 31.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.06, 105.13 and 31.54 is: 47.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.06 : 105.13 = 31.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.06/105.13 = 31.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.06x = 105.13 × 31.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.06x = 3,315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315.35/70.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.32

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