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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 105.05 and 44.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 105.05 and 44.42 is: 66.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 105.05 = 44.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/105.05 = 44.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 105.05 × 44.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 4,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666.14/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.58

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