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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.44, 104.91 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.44, 104.91 and 70.04 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.44 : 104.91 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.44/104.91 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.44x = 104.91 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.44x = 7,347.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347.37/70.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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