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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 105.34 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 105.34 and 44.62 is: 66.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 105.34 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/105.34 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 105.34 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 4,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700.27/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.82

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