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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.41, 105.63 and 46.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.41, 105.63 and 46.35 is: 69.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.41 : 105.63 = 46.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.41/105.63 = 46.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.41x = 105.63 × 46.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.41x = 4,895.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895.95/70.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.53

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