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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.39, 105.69 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.39, 105.69 and 43.45 is: 65.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.39 : 105.69 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.39/105.69 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.39x = 105.69 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.39x = 4,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592.23/70.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.24

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