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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 105.30 and 44.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 105.30 and 44.58 is: 66.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 105.30 = 44.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/105.30 = 44.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 105.30 × 44.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 4,694.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694.27/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.93

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