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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 105.07 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 105.07 and 45.67 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 105.07 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/105.07 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 105.07 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 4,798.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798.55/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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