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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.42, 105.68 and 46.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.42, 105.68 and 46.40 is: 69.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.42 : 105.68 = 46.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.42/105.68 = 46.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.42x = 105.68 × 46.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.42x = 4,903.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903.55/70.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.63

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