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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.23, 105.44 and 45.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.23, 105.44 and 45.78 is: 68.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.23 : 105.44 = 45.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.23/105.44 = 45.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.23x = 105.44 × 45.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.23x = 4,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827.04/70.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.73

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