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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.32, 105.46 and 41.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.32, 105.46 and 41.44 is: 62.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.32 : 105.46 = 41.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.32/105.46 = 41.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.32x = 105.46 × 41.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.32x = 4,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370.26/70.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.15

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