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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.32, 105.66 and 43.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.32, 105.66 and 43.29 is: 65.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.32 : 105.66 = 43.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.32/105.66 = 43.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.32x = 105.66 × 43.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.32x = 4,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574.02/70.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.05

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