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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.36, 105.40 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.36, 105.40 and 46.32 is: 69.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.36 : 105.40 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.36/105.40 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.36x = 105.40 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.36x = 4,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882.13/70.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.39

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