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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.30, 105.46 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.30, 105.46 and 29.74 is: 44.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.30 : 105.46 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.30/105.46 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.30x = 105.46 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.30x = 3,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136.38/70.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.61

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