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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.45, 105.60 and 46.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.45, 105.60 and 46.09 is: 69.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.45 : 105.60 = 46.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.45/105.60 = 46.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.45x = 105.60 × 46.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.45x = 4,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867.10/70.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.09

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