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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.41, 105.62 and 34.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.41, 105.62 and 34.31 is: 51.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.41 : 105.62 = 34.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.41/105.62 = 34.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.41x = 105.62 × 34.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.41x = 3,624.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624.11/70.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.47

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