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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.31, 105.41 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.31, 105.41 and 44.66 is: 66.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.31 : 105.41 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.31/105.41 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.31x = 105.41 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.31x = 4,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706.86/70.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.95

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