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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.35, 105.52 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.35, 105.52 and 34.30 is: 51.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.35 : 105.52 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.35/105.52 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.35x = 105.52 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.35x = 3,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619.34/70.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.45

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