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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.10, 104.88 and 46.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.10, 104.88 and 46.10 is: 68.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.10 : 104.88 = 46.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.10/104.88 = 46.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.10x = 104.88 × 46.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.10x = 4,834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834.97/70.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.97

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