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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 105.36 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 105.36 and 44.66 is: 66.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 105.36 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/105.36 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 105.36 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 4,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705.38/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.89

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