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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 105.46 and 36.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 105.46 and 36.13 is: 54.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 105.46 = 36.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/105.46 = 36.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 105.46 × 36.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 3,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809.56/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.16

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