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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.26, 105.36 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.26, 105.36 and 44.64 is: 66.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.26 : 105.36 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.26/105.36 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.26x = 105.36 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.26x = 4,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703.06/70.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.93

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