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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.39, 105.41 and 44.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.39, 105.41 and 44.61 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.39 : 105.41 = 44.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.39/105.41 = 44.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.39x = 105.41 × 44.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.39x = 4,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702.34/70.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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