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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 105.21 and 44.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 105.21 and 44.53 is: 66.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 105.21 = 44.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/105.21 = 44.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 105.21 × 44.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 4,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685.00/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.64

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