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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 105.14 and 46.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 105.14 and 46.06 is: 69.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 105.14 = 46.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/105.14 = 46.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 105.14 × 46.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 4,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842.90/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.00

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