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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 105.21 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 105.21 and 46.22 is: 69.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 105.21 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/105.21 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 105.21 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 4,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862.28/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.35

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